Fullerton Warriors

Seated: Lylla Sabata, Kinzie Sharman, Daysha Randall. Standing: Melinda Reimer, Aubrey Thies, Reagan Syslo, Coach Shawn Ostransky. Photo provided

Seated: Lylla Sabata, Kinzie Sharman, Daysha Randall. Standing: Melinda Reimer, Aubrey Thies, Reagan Syslo, Coach Shawn Ostransky. Photo provided

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Warriors ready to build for future

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
FULLERTON — It’s not so much a rebuilding season as it is building toward the future.The Warriors return two golfers with varsity experience — senior Kinzie Sharman and junior Lylla Sabata — and will feature three freshmen this fall: Melinda Reimer, Aubrey Thies and Reagan Syslo.

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Fullerton, High Plains form co-op for junior high football

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
FULLERTON — There will be a junior high football team this year.The Fullerton Board of Education approved a plan on Wednesday to co-op with High Plains for the upcoming school year. The High Plains Board of Education approved the plan at their meeting on Monday.
Keila Dubas, Jaci Maxfield, Morgan Supik and JLee Van Driel join Makayla Robinson to make up the NCJ All-Area First Team. NCJ file photos

Keila Dubas, Jaci Maxfield, Morgan Supik and JLee Van Driel join Makayla Robinson to make up the NCJ All-Area First Team. NCJ file photos

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NCJ announces girls 2024-2025 All-Area teams

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
There are a lot of talented athletes in Nance County.Each week throughout the school year we chose two athletes (and sometimes more) and recognized them for their achievements that previous week. Sometimes the choices were obvious — breaking a school record or winning a state title.
Nolan Dubas

Nolan Dubas

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TOP OF THEIR GAMES

Rick Holtz
Monday, June 23, 2025
There are a lot of talented athletes in Nance County.Each week throughout the school year we chose two athletes (and sometimes more) and recognized them for their achievements that previous week. Sometimes the choices were obvious — breaking a school record or winning a state title.
Fletcher Dubas (left) and Makayla Robinson made the most out of every opportunity every time they stepped out on the field, course, court or track. Their performances over the last year have earned them NCJ Players of the Year honors. NCJ file photos

Fletcher Dubas (left) and Makayla Robinson made the most out of every opportunity every time they stepped out on the field, course, court or track. Their performances over the last year have earned them NCJ Players of the Year honors. NCJ file photos

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CLUTCH PERFORMERS

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
FULLERTON — It’s not always the athlete who puts up the most impressive stat line who makes the biggest impact on a team.Sometimes it is the intangibles that make all the difference.
Maxfield, Ziemba represent Warriors one last time

Maxfield, Ziemba represent Warriors one last time

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Maxfield, Ziemba represent Warriors one last time

Ken Kush
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
GRAND ISLAND — The common theme on Friday night at the annual Crossroads Conference vs. Goldenrod Conference All-Star game was “fun.”Heartland Lutheran High school hosted the all-star matchup of both conference best graduated seniors which was dominated by the CRC by a 4-0 count.
Cayden Scheffler

Cayden Scheffler

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NCJ Athletes of the Week for June 4, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Each week during the school year, the Nance County Journal will select a male and female Athlete of the Week. This week we had just one competitor and his performance was definitely worthy of a selection. NCJ Athletes of the Week is brought to you by this fine sponsor.
Cayden Scheffler watches his putt roll towards the cup with his fans cheering him on in the back ground. NCJ photos by Ken Kush

Cayden Scheffler watches his putt roll towards the cup with his fans cheering him on in the back ground. NCJ photos by Ken Kush

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Scheffler finishes 90th at State

Ken Kush
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
COLUMBUS — The 2025 Nebraska State Class D Golf Tournament got underway on Wednesday, May 28 and concluded on Thursday, May 29 at Quail Run Golf Course in Columbus.The first golfers off the tee at 9 a.m.